Naoki Kobayashi
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Kobayashi Naoki (小林直樹) is a Japanese animator and director. Naoki joined Khara after graduating from NEEC vocational school, following this, he was recruited into Studio Pierrot by Hiroyuki Yamashita working primarily for 'Naruto Shippuden' as an in-between artist before making a high profile key animation debut for the show in 2013. He became known for his sharp illustration skills and ability as an action animator, conveying swift motion and utilizing heavy smears with a great understanding of fight choreography. He now works as a freelance animator almost exclusively for anime films.
Known for
Credits
Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc (2025)
Key Animation
Your Name. (2016)
Key Animation
Suzume (2022)
Key Animation
Weathering with You (2019)
Key Animation
The Last: Naruto the Movie (2014)
Key Animation
Belle (2021)
Key Animation
Boruto: Naruto the Movie (2015)
Key Animation
Doraemon: Nobita's Treasure Island (2018)
Key Animation
Doraemon: Nobita's New Dinosaur (2020)
Key Animation
The Colors Within (2024)
Key Animation
Kizumonogatari Part 3: Reiketsu (2017)
Key Animation
Inu-Oh (2022)
Key Animation
The Wonderland (2019)
Key Animation
Kizumonogatari Part 2: Nekketsu (2016)
Key Animation
The Deer King (2021)
Key Animation
Naruto OVA 11: Sunny Side Battle (2013)
Key Animation
The Obsessed (2025)
Key Animation